Automation Engineer

SPX FLOW; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational automation firm in Riyadh is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop and execute automation solutions for projects and proposals. The ideal candidate will ensure safety compliance, support technical aspects throughout project lifecycles, and requires a degree in engineering. Proficiency in English and knowledge of local regulations are essential. This is a unique opportunity for Saudi Nationals seeking to advance their careers in automation engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation engineering design and execution.
• Understanding of industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of local legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions that meet project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Automation architecture development

Hardware and software selection

Safety compliance

PLC programming

English language proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant field

Tools

HMI applications

SCADA applications

ERP systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Working on both projects and bid proposals, the Automation Engineer is responsible for the execution of automation systems, or parts thereof. The Automation Engineer is responsible for :

• developing an automation solution which meets the requirements of the proposal or project
• ensuring design and execution outputs are delivered in line with the time schedule and quality requirements
• providing technical support regarding automation design aspects throughout project and bid lifecycles
• undertaking other technical tasks as required (. site surveys, feasibility studies, support to sales, etc)
• providing aftermarket support for customers with on 24 / 7 support up to 1 week per month (possible travel)
• basic understanding of English language – written and spoken
• additional languages a benefit

In general, the Automation Engineer will work as part of a team and will collaborate closely with other team members and functional disciplines to ensure successful delivery of the project or bid scope.

We looking for Saudi National & Only Saudi applicants should apply

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Automation Engineer’s duties include, but are not limited to the following :

Automation Engineer

The primary role will be to undertake automation engineering design and execution tasks on projects or proposals, including :

Safety & Environment

• Ensuring that automation solutions are safe
• Ensuring that e-stop, isolation & maintenance aspects of solutions have been considered appropriately
• Participating in relevant reviews, as defined in SPX Flow procedures and, additionally, customer contracts, and ensuring that her / his resultant actions have been completed. (Example reviews include : Design Reviews, Risk Assessments)
• Ensuring compliance with local legislation and regulations (for the locality of the plant / process) which apply to engineering design (. EU Machinery Directive) Acting in a safe fashion, particularly when operating outside of the known office environment (. on customer and supplier sites)

Automation Design & Execution Tasks

• Generating automation solutions and defining and implementing their characteristics by means of (for example) : Automation architecture diagrams
• Hardware and software selection and specification
• Control philosophy
• Software structure
• Functional design descriptions (. FDS)
• Detailed design specifications (. DDS)
• PLC software code (. device logic, equipment modules, control modules, etc)
• Network and comms configuration
• Design and configuration of HMI applications
• Design and configuration of SCADA applications
• Interface with SCADA systems, I/O servers, etc
• Interface with MIS / MES systems and databases, where applicable
• Interface with ERP systems, where applicable
• Signal exchange / interfaces with other systems Adhering to SPX Flow procedures, and utilising applicable tools and design standards, during the development of automation solutions
• Completing design calculations (. estimating number of tags) to support automation design and equipment selection
• Undertaking software simulation / Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT)
• Ensuring that tasks are completed in accordance with the project schedule, to the required quality and within the allocated budget.

Solution Ownership

Ensuring that the solution, for which they are responsible, is functional, and is executed in line with : Applicable legislation and regulation

Customer contractual requirements (or, in case of proposal, RFQ / URS requirements) SPX references, standards and best practices, where applicable Ensuring that design output is complete and of a consistent standard. Examples include ensuring that : Documentation (. FDS, DDS, SFC) utilises common standards across the project / proposal and that it is delivered to a consistent level in terms of content and quality

Ensuring that S88 based software structures are maintained and applied consistently across an installation Ensuring all scope elements / sub-systems for which they are responsible integrate coherently and that external interfaces are clearly understood and defined

Considering economic factors with a view to ensuring that the overall project is delivered on budget